GMBN Presents The Global Mountain Bike Show

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Join GMBN for some insider insights with some of biggest names in downhill, cross country and enduro for an in-depth chat drenched with anecdotes, insights and opinions from the world of mountain biking.

  1. 6d ago

    $35,000 Fine For Building A Bike Trail? | The Global Mountain Bike Show ep.11

    Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hO1MbaR4tM In this week's Global Mountain Bike Show, Neil, Steve, and Adam dive into the news of two trail builders in Vermont who were fined $35,000 for unauthorized trail building. We discuss the complex legalities and environmental impacts of building secret trails versus official, manufactured trail centers across the US and UK. Plus, the guys look back at this year’s Megavalanche carnage and share some of their most embarrassing personal crash stories! ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - intro 00:45 - The $35,000 Trail Building Fine02:47 - Trees, Rocks, & Environmental Impact04:37 - Authorized vs. Illegal Trails07:06 - Breaking the Law in the Woods08:08 - Steve's Worst Enemy Encounter09:33 - Local Communities & Shared Paths11:03 - Too Many Trails?12:41 - The Real Cost of Forest Damage16:56 - Megavalanche Carnage & Trail Etiquette22:27 - Damage Control & Wrap Up The Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) is the world’s largest and fastest-growing online mountain bike channel and community – and your destination for the best mountain bike content in the world. GMBN is dedicated to inspiring and unlocking your riding potential. Our videos cater to fans of every mountain bike discipline: from mile-munching cross-country (XC) riders, through adrenaline-fuelled dirt jumpers, gravity-hungry downhillers or aspiring enduro racers, and beyond.  Our ex-pro presenting team are on hand to entertain and inspire you while also providing a uniquely qualified insight into the world of mountain biking. Every week we deliver original daily videos that include: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.gmbn.eu/Subscribe 🛍 GMBN Merch Store 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/gmbnshopSubmit your Photo and Video to us 👉 https://www.gmbn.com/uploaderSign-up to our newsletter 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/newsletter Thanks to our sponsors:Canyon Bikes: http://gmbn.eu/CanyonPropain Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/PropainPark Tool: http://gmbn.eu/ParkToolCrankbrothers Pedals: http://gmbn.eu/crankbrosShimano Footwear: https://gmbn.eu/ShimanoShoesErgon: http://gmbn.eu/ergonVittoria Tires: https://gmbn.eu/VittoriaReynolds wheels: https://gmbn.eu/ReynoldsFSA: http://gmbn.eu/fsaTopeak: http://gmbn.eu/topeakGarmin: https://gmbn.eu/GarminCamelBak: https://gmbn.eu/CamelBakMet Helmets: https://gmbn.eu/Met-HelmetsAtlas Ride Co: https://gmbn.eu/AtlasRideCo

    $35,000 Fine For Building A Bike Trail? | The Global Mountain Bike Show ep.11
  2. Jul 8

    Greatest MTB'er Of All Time Vs Greatest Road Cyclist Of All Time | Global Mountain Bike Show Ep. 10

    Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/5DKWRRlJWJs Join Neil Donoghue, Fergus Ryan, and Rich Payne on this week's Global Mountain Bike Show! We're comparing the ultimate roadie, Tadej Pogačar, to the greatest cross-country racer of all time, Nino Schurter. Plus we dive into the mental and physical benefits of cycling, and ask if nighttime stages are exactly what Enduro racing needs! ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Intro01:10 - Tadej Pogačar vs Nino Schurter12:58 - The Mental & Health Benefits of Cycling16:01 - Earning Rewards for Riding20:29 - Is Nighttime Enduro Racing the Future? The Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) is the world’s largest and fastest-growing online mountain bike channel and community – and your destination for the best mountain bike content in the world. GMBN is dedicated to inspiring and unlocking your riding potential. Our videos cater to fans of every mountain bike discipline: from mile-munching cross-country (XC) riders, through adrenaline-fuelled dirt jumpers, gravity-hungry downhillers or aspiring enduro racers, and beyond.  Our ex-pro presenting team are on hand to entertain and inspire you while also providing a uniquely qualified insight into the world of mountain biking. Every week we deliver original daily videos that include: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.gmbn.eu/Subscribe 🛍 GMBN Merch Store 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/gmbnshopSubmit your Photo and Video to us 👉 https://www.gmbn.com/uploaderSign-up to our newsletter 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/newsletter Thanks to our sponsors:Canyon Bikes: http://gmbn.eu/CanyonPropain Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/PropainPark Tool: http://gmbn.eu/ParkToolCrankbrothers Pedals: http://gmbn.eu/crankbrosShimano Footwear: https://gmbn.eu/ShimanoShoesErgon: http://gmbn.eu/ergonVittoria Tires: https://gmbn.eu/VittoriaReynolds wheels: https://gmbn.eu/ReynoldsFSA: http://gmbn.eu/fsaTopeak: http://gmbn.eu/topeakGarmin: https://gmbn.eu/GarminCamelBak: https://gmbn.eu/CamelBakMet Helmets: https://gmbn.eu/Met-HelmetsAtlas Ride Co: https://gmbn.eu/AtlasRideCo

    Greatest MTB'er Of All Time Vs Greatest Road Cyclist Of All Time | Global Mountain Bike Show Ep. 10
  3. Jun 30

    Did A Brand You've NEVER Heard Of Just Change Everything? | The Global Mountain Bike Show Ep.9

    Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://gmbn.eu/TheGlobalMountainBikeShowEp.9 This week on The Global Mountain Bike Show, we are diving deep into the massive hype surrounding Motor Gearbox Units (MGUs) like the new Avinox and Gobao systems. We discuss whether traditional derailleurs are finally on their way out, weighing the ultimate reliability of sealed systems against the simplicity of a classic mechanical drivetrain. Plus, we react to the shocking industry news that Cannondale Factory Racing is shutting down its legendary cross-country program after 30 years. ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Show Intro & Highlights01:03 - Hot Topic: The MGU Gearbox Revolution02:11 - A Brief History of Drivetrains03:50 - Do We Actually Need Gearboxes?05:21 - Honda, Pinion, and the Evolution of Sealed Gears08:29 - Gearbox Maintenance vs. Traditional Derailleurs13:50 - Are we losing the natural feel of mountain biking 20:46 - The Shocking Cannondale Factory Racing News The Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) is the world’s largest and fastest-growing online mountain bike channel and community – and your destination for the best mountain bike content in the world. GMBN is dedicated to inspiring and unlocking your riding potential. Our videos cater to fans of every mountain bike discipline: from mile-munching cross-country (XC) riders, through adrenaline-fuelled dirt jumpers, gravity-hungry downhillers or aspiring enduro racers, and beyond.  Our ex-pro presenting team are on hand to entertain and inspire you while also providing a uniquely qualified insight into the world of mountain biking. Every week we deliver original daily videos that include: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.gmbn.eu/Subscribe 🛍 GMBN Merch Store 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/gmbnshopSubmit your Photo and Video to us 👉 https://www.gmbn.com/uploaderSign-up to our newsletter 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/newsletter Thanks to our sponsors:Canyon Bikes: http://gmbn.eu/CanyonPropain Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/PropainPark Tool: http://gmbn.eu/ParkToolCrankbrothers Pedals: http://gmbn.eu/crankbrosShimano Footwear: https://gmbn.eu/ShimanoShoesErgon: http://gmbn.eu/ergonVittoria Tires: https://gmbn.eu/VittoriaReynolds wheels: https://gmbn.eu/ReynoldsFSA: http://gmbn.eu/fsaTopeak: http://gmbn.eu/topeakGarmin: https://gmbn.eu/GarminCamelBak: https://gmbn.eu/CamelBakMet Helmets: https://gmbn.eu/Met-HelmetsAtlas Ride Co: https://gmbn.eu/AtlasRideCo

    Did A Brand You've NEVER Heard Of Just Change Everything? | The Global Mountain Bike Show Ep.9
  4. Jun 16

    Is Mountain Biking Getting Too DANGEROUS? | The Global Mountain Bike Show ep.7

    Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://gmbn.eu/GlobalMountainBikeShowEp7 This week on The Global Mountain Bike Show, we break down the latest string of pro injuries and ask the ultimate question: Is mountain biking becoming too dangerous? GCN's Si Richardson joins us as we dive headfirst into the recent UCI World Cup controversies, questioning if over-complicated rules are ruining the spirit of racing. Plus, the guys debate whether the rapid rise of e-mountain bikes is officially taking over Enduro. ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Introduction00:49 - Is Mountain Biking Safe?03:10 - MTB vs. Road Cycling Injury Data06:10 - Cross Country vs. Downhill Risks10:17 - Personal Injury Stories & Risks15:10 - Did Overcomplicating UCI Rules Ruin the World Cup?26:15 - Have E-Bikes Hijacked Enduro? The Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) is the world’s largest and fastest-growing online mountain bike channel and community – and your destination for the best mountain bike content in the world. GMBN is dedicated to inspiring and unlocking your riding potential. Our videos cater to fans of every mountain bike discipline: from mile-munching cross-country (XC) riders, through adrenaline-fuelled dirt jumpers, gravity-hungry downhillers or aspiring enduro racers, and beyond.  Our ex-pro presenting team are on hand to entertain and inspire you while also providing a uniquely qualified insight into the world of mountain biking. Every week we deliver original daily videos that include: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.gmbn.eu/Subscribe 🛍 GMBN Merch Store 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/gmbnshopSubmit your Photo and Video to us 👉 https://www.gmbn.com/uploaderSign-up to our newsletter 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/newsletter Thanks to our sponsors:Canyon Bikes: http://gmbn.eu/CanyonPropain Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/PropainPark Tool: http://gmbn.eu/ParkToolCrankbrothers Pedals: http://gmbn.eu/crankbrosShimano Footwear: https://gmbn.eu/ShimanoShoesErgon: http://gmbn.eu/ergonVittoria Tires: https://gmbn.eu/VittoriaReynolds wheels: https://gmbn.eu/ReynoldsFSA: http://gmbn.eu/fsaTopeak: http://gmbn.eu/topeakGarmin: https://gmbn.eu/GarminCamelBak: https://gmbn.eu/CamelBakMet Helmets: https://gmbn.eu/Met-HelmetsAtlas Ride Co: https://gmbn.eu/AtlasRideCo

    Is Mountain Biking Getting Too DANGEROUS? | The Global Mountain Bike Show ep.7
  5. Jun 2

    If You Could Choose One Bike, What Would It Be? | The Global Mountain Show ep.5

    Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://gmbn.eu/GlobalMountainBikeShowEp5 Welcome back to The Global Mountain Bike Show! This week, Neil, Fergus, and Adam sit down to debate what the ultimate dream bike garage looks like and whether it’s possible to survive with just one perfect ride. We also dive into the current decline of professional enduro racing, before discussing the controversial Enhanced Games and what it could mean for the future of cycling. ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Coming Up01:11 - What Your Dream Bike Garage?02:04 - Fergus’s Dream Bike Garage Picks03:10 - The Evolution of Enduro Bikes04:08 - Discussing E-Bikes and the Hard MTB League07:01 - Fergus's Dirt Jump Background07:42 - Adam’s Garage Picks08:41 - The Decline of Hardtails in World Cup Cross-Country09:17 - Neil’s Bike Garage Preferences 10:44 - Can You Survive with Just One Bike?16:43 - The State and Decline of Pro Enduro Racing The Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) is the world’s largest and fastest-growing online mountain bike channel and community – and your destination for the best mountain bike content in the world. GMBN is dedicated to inspiring and unlocking your riding potential. Our videos cater to fans of every mountain bike discipline: from mile-munching cross-country (XC) riders, through adrenaline-fuelled dirt jumpers, gravity-hungry downhillers or aspiring enduro racers, and beyond.  Our ex-pro presenting team are on hand to entertain and inspire you while also providing a uniquely qualified insight into the world of mountain biking. Every week we deliver original daily videos that include: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.gmbn.eu/Subscribe 🛍 GMBN Merch Store 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/gmbnshopSubmit your Photo and Video to us 👉 https://www.gmbn.com/uploaderSign-up to our newsletter 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/newsletter Thanks to our sponsors:Canyon Bikes: http://gmbn.eu/CanyonPropain Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/PropainPark Tool: http://gmbn.eu/ParkToolCrankbrothers Pedals: http://gmbn.eu/crankbrosShimano Footwear: https://gmbn.eu/ShimanoShoesErgon: http://gmbn.eu/ergonVittoria Tires: https://gmbn.eu/VittoriaReynolds wheels: https://gmbn.eu/ReynoldsFSA: http://gmbn.eu/fsaTopeak: http://gmbn.eu/topeakGarmin: https://gmbn.eu/GarminCamelBak: https://gmbn.eu/CamelBakMet Helmets: https://gmbn.eu/Met-HelmetsAtlas Ride Co: https://gmbn.eu/AtlasRideCo

    If You Could Choose One Bike, What Would It Be? | The Global Mountain Show ep.5
  6. May 27

    Teen eBiker Jailed After Hit And Run | Global Mountain Bike Show ep4

    Watch the show on YouTube: https://gmbn.eu/GlobalMountainBikeShowEp4 Welcome back to The Global Mountain Bike Show. We break down the latest controversial headlines hitting the cycling community, starting with a tragic e-bike hit-and-run and why the media’s mislabeling of e-moto vs e-bikes vs eMTBs is hurting the sport. We also dive into the rising threat of trail closures across the US and Germany, questioning how riders can unite to preserve land access. Finally, we're joined by GCN's Dan Lloyd to debate a burning question: are road cyclists stepping into mountain bike racing and ruining the competition? ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Introduction01:04 - The eBike Problem02:11 - Home-Build Kits vs. Purpose-Built eMTBs04:26 - The Power Dilemma: eMTB vs. eMoto07:24 - Trail Closures and Land Access09:08 - The History of Off-Road Riding10:33 - Sierra Club Trail Bans11:53 - Trail Access in the UK and Europe21:43 - Are Roadies Killing MTB Racing? 🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵 #gmbn #globalmountainbikenetwork #mtb #mountainbiking The Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) is the world’s largest and fastest-growing online mountain bike channel and community – and your destination for the best mountain bike content in the world. GMBN is dedicated to inspiring and unlocking your riding potential. Our videos cater to fans of every mountain bike discipline: from mile-munching cross-country (XC) riders, through adrenaline-fuelled dirt jumpers, gravity-hungry downhillers or aspiring enduro racers, and beyond.  Our ex-pro presenting team are on hand to entertain and inspire you while also providing a uniquely qualified insight into the world of mountain biking. Every week we deliver original daily videos that include: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.gmbn.eu/Subscribe 🛍 GMBN Merch Store 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/gmbnshopSubmit your Photo and Video to us 👉 https://www.gmbn.com/uploaderSign-up to our newsletter 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/newsletter Thanks to our sponsors:Canyon Bikes: http://gmbn.eu/CanyonPropain Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/PropainOrbea Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/OrbeaPark Tool: http://gmbn.eu/ParkToolCrankbrothers Pedals: http://gmbn.eu/crankbrosShimano Footwear: https://gmbn.eu/ShimanoShoesErgon: http://gmbn.eu/ergonVittoria Tires: https://gmbn.eu/VittoriaReynolds wheels: https://gmbn.eu/ReynoldsFSA: http://gmbn.eu/fsaTopeak: http://gmbn.eu/topeakGarmin: https://gmbn.eu/GarminCamelBak: https://gmbn.eu/CamelBakMet Helmets: https://gmbn.eu/Met-HelmetsAtlas Ride Co: https://gmbn.eu/AtlasRideCo

    Teen eBiker Jailed After Hit And Run | Global Mountain Bike Show ep4
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Join GMBN for some insider insights with some of biggest names in downhill, cross country and enduro for an in-depth chat drenched with anecdotes, insights and opinions from the world of mountain biking.

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